Member News
Letter Regarding Local 441 and the Establishment of Local Union’s 274 and 474
Posted OnApril 6, 2021 by
Update from the EAS Carpenters Regarding Local 441Read More
Carpenters Apprentice Ready Program (CARP) Offers Launchpad for Future Skilled Jobs
Posted OnMarch 30, 2021 by
Philadelphia Union Carpenters & Contractors Recruit Local Talent (Press Release) Philadelphia — Three building trade groups have teamed up to launch an important program to train hopeful apprentice carpenters. They include the Carpenters Joint Apprentice Committee of Philadelphia, the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, and the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA),…Read More
SIB Welcome New Leadership
Posted OnMarch 24, 2021 by
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters’ Sisters in the Brotherhood Committee welcomed new leadership recently with the selection of Cyndie Williams of Local Union 254 and Layla Bibi of Local Union 158 as Committee Co-Chairs. Williams and Bibi are both eager for the challenge to expand on what has already been a…Read More
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Provides Insight on American Relief Plan Act
Posted OnMarch 24, 2021 by
The American Rescue Plan Act, recently put into effect last week, has brought relief to the American workers, but comes with updates from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). If you filed your taxes already, please contact your trusted tax preparer for more insight on the information reported here. IRS OFFICAL GUIDANCE Members who…Read More
Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail (BWRR) Announces Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Plan
Posted OnMarch 2, 2021 by
The Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail (BWRR) will develop Phase One of the Superconducting Maglev (SCMAGLEV) high-speed train project. Its route will include stops at Washington, D.C., BWI-Thurgood Marshall Airport and Baltimore, connecting the two major cities in 15 minutes. “Our region is fortunate that Northeast Maglev is investing locally and bringing the SCMAGLEV train…Read More
Local 436 Builds Blessing Box
Posted OnFebruary 25, 2021 by
Local 436 members came up with an idea that would allow anyone in the nearby communities to share non-perishables, supplies, and canned goods while also practicing social distancing.Read More
Member Brad Collier Designs Website for Local 423
Posted OnFebruary 25, 2021 by
\ When Local 423 wanted to update their online presence and create a new website for their members to use, they wanted someone skilled and trained in software engineering. EAS Carpenters are the best skilled and most trained construction workers in numerous trades, but their commitment to education does not always end at construction. Luckily…Read More
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Posted OnJanuary 21, 2021 byLocal’s 420, 432 and 441 Donate Food to The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank As the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many of our lives in ways we never imagined, many of our own members’ family and friends, including those in our communities are struggling. It is times like these that our union and its membership can…Read More
Truck Recipient 2021 – UCAN
Posted OnJanuary 21, 2021 byUCAN Grand Prize Winner Receives His Truck Creating a stronger Union is not just excelling on the job site. It is also giving back, speaking out, and being a leader in one’s community. In times like these, our collective outreach to support our communities, protect worker’s rights, and elected leaders who will support our…Read More
Veterans Find Fruitful Career with Union
Posted OnNovember 10, 2020 byVeterans Day is a day to remember those who fought for our country and put their lives at risk to protect us and our families at home. Across our council, we have had the privilege to help veterans and their families with opportunities to succeed and benefits that they may not have been given elsewhere….Read More